Meet Cindy Elizabeth

It’s 2012, and as it turns out, nothing has changed. So far. I am sure there will be changes, but as far as I am concerned, I have changes for myself to make. Personally and professionally.

I’ve always been told that I am relatable, easy to work with and many of my colleagues prefer to work with me with their HR issues. In fact, I’ve had folks call someone else, but say they want to work me on ____. It’s quite nice. And while genuine and easy to work with is great in the HR world, I’m afraid I have to scale back on my laid back attitude this year. Good, bad, ugly, I’m not sure. Every year I scale back a little each time. It’s actually ironic since I am heading the team in charge of the culture & inclusion strategy for HR this year. I mean – I should be able to be myself when I come to work. But my problem is this:

I take many situations much too lightly. I make jokes about everything. I try not to take life too seriously.

What’s wrong with that?

I work in HR, yo. It’s my job to take things seriously, solve issues and enforce policy. Sounds like loads of fun, doesn’t it? I actually enjoy it a lot. It keeps me on my toes and I am constantly learning.

So this is going to be the year of taking:

• things more seriously
• the bull by its horns
• finding processes that aren’t great and making them better
• making my mark

I have been off work since December 23 and go back on Tuesday. I am rested, and ready to take on 2012.

What do you hope to accomplish this year?